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We are part of the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development.
The School has a world-class reputation for research. We are the 3rd highest placed UK University (QS World Ranking by Subject, 2024 - Agriculture and Forestry) for teaching and research. Ranked 27th in the world, and are ranked 8th in the UK for Agriculture and Forestry according to the Complete University Guide 2025.
Our PhDs are offered at School-level. Please visit our School PhD pages for more information
Develop your research and practical skills at one of our University-owned farms, or in the laboratories and glasshouses located on our award-winning campus.
Our research is driven by key global challenges and aligns closely with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are ranked 11th in the world for Agriculture and Forestry research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022).